ranch vs farm

[born2run]

Ranch to me has always been beef cattle and/or horses.

Dairy cattle are on "farms". My boss has close to 1000 head of dairy cattle and calls the operation a "farm."

 

[mitchwi]

I always thought it was more a regional thing.... I don't think I have ever heard of someone in Wisconsin refer to their operation as a ranch....only farm.

 

[norriscathy]

I've always wondered what the difference was between a ranch and a farm.

A friend of mine when we were young said it had something to do with the acreage; the ranch being of larger size than the farm. Some have told me that it depends on what you're raising; cattle vs plants.

Don't forget "Plantation". In our area we consider anything over 2,000 acres a plantation.

 

[WestieGirl]

I remember being in the younger grades in school and being taught that a farm is where only grain is grown, and a ranch where grain and cattle/horses/whatever other animals are raised. Plus I know alot of farmers that would be offened if you were to call them a rancher cause they grow grain and the only animals on the place are the lap dog and 3.5 cats....and a farmer and nothing but..Then there is also the ranchers that would take it as an absolute offence to be called a farmer, cause they have grain and cattle not one but both..thus making them ranchers...But really I think it is nothing more then personal preference when it comes to naming farms/ranches whatever they want to call them.

 

[Bud In lower Ala]

We moved to East Texas in 1975, bought a patch of land(35 Acres) and called it a farm, A member of my church had according to rumor 3000 acres,. He laughed at me and told me that I didn't even have a good sized garden spot. I asked him quite innocently how many cows he had, his reply"Boy in Texas you dont ask a real cowboy how many cattle he has." I lived ther 5 years and never asked anyone again.Bud in LA

 

[norriscathy]

We moved to East Texas in 1975, bought a patch of land(35 Acres) and called it a farm, A member of my church had according to rumor 3000 acres,. He laughed at me and told me that I didn't even have a good sized garden spot. I asked him quite innocently how many cows he had, his reply"Boy in Texas you dont ask a real cowboy how many cattle he has." I lived ther 5 years and never asked anyone again.Bud in LA

If you know how many cows you have; you're NOT a real cattleman!!

 

[SPRINGER FARMS MURRAY GRE]

I have also heard that their is a difference when it comes to taxes also,and that the deductions are different. Maybe one of our boardmembers that are cpa's could add to our knowledge base on this. ;-)

 

[Alan]

I have also heard that their is a difference when it comes to taxes also,and that the deductions are different. Maybe one of our boardmembers that are cpa's could add to our knowledge base on this. ;-)

For fed taxes I'm sure there is no difference, someone will probably make me wrong but ag. is ag. State and property taxes are different from state to state.

Alan

 

[Craig-TX]

I had a Scotsman tell me that in his country the definition of a farm is "a small piece of land surrounded by a large number of regulations."

 

[msscamp]

I have also heard that their is a difference when it comes to taxes also,and that the deductions are different. Maybe one of our boardmembers that are cpa's could add to our knowledge base on this. ;-)

Not a cpa, but I'm not aware of any differences between farm and ranch as far as taxes go. Allowable deductions are allowable deductions, regardless of what type of operation one is running.

 

[Beefy]

How about a Cattle Spa?

 

[msscamp]

How about a Cattle Spa?

I don't think that's a verifiable (for lack of a better word) occupation. :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[cherokeeruby']

How about a Cattle Spa?

I don't think that's a verifiable (for lack of a better word) occupation. :lol: :lol: :lol:

We have Dog Spas so why not a Cattle Spa?

 

[Beefy]

A Ruminant Colony perhaps?

 

[msscamp]

How about a Cattle Spa?

I don't think that's a verifiable (for lack of a better word) occupation. :lol: :lol: :lol:

We have Dog Spas so why not a Cattle Spa?

I'm thinking size could very well be a limiting factor, not to mention the fact that cows don't play well with new cows and tend to tear things up if in a confined area. Plus there is the added aggravation that cows are not generally leash broke! :lol: :lol: Now that would be a sight to see, wouldn't it? A cow being leash broke? Not halter broke - leash broke!